Youth Prevention Specialist

4 weeks ago

Lexington, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Summary

NOTE: No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive training.

NOTE: The position may be used to fulfill practicum hours if needed.

Position Objective: To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Eastern Kentucky.

Position Description: Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include:

1. Prevention Education

2. Information Dissemination

3. Youth Empowerment

4. Professional Development

Position Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
* Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
* Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school and community sites when requested.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

* Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts.
* Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery. This will be provided through the position.

Deadline to Apply 06/16/2024 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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